Reception of the film was largely polarized, typical for a low-budget independent film:
The film follows the survivors of a commercial airliner crash within the infamous Bermuda Triangle. Rather than finding only open ocean, the survivors—including a group of marine biologists and Navy crew members—discover they have stumbled upon an island outpost of Atlantis. The movie presents a unique twist on the Atlantean myth:
Released in 2021 by , Devil’s Triangle (also known as Devil's Triangle: Atlantis Rising ) is a science fiction action film that mashes together the enduring mystery of the Bermuda Triangle with the mythological trope of the lost city of Atlantis. Plot and Core Concept Devils Triangle (2021).mp4
: Reviewers on IMDb and Letterboxd often cited poor acting and unoriginal plotting.
: Some viewers found it to be an "entertaining mix" of disparate sci-fi elements that offered creative freedom not typically found in big-budget blockbusters. Notable Cast and Crew Reception of the film was largely polarized, typical
: Brendan Petrizzo, who sought to create a "weird little movie" that tackled multiple sub-genres at once. Devil's Triangle (2021)
: Under the rule of King Noros, Atlantis has evolved into a high-tech underwater kingdom that is deeply hostile toward the surface world. Plot and Core Concept : Reviewers on IMDb
: The kingdom is protected by advanced "super-science" weapons, reconditioned high-tech submarines, and giant, hydra-like creatures used to guard its borders and dispose of dissidents. Production Style: The Asylum's "Mockbuster" Influence